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Thelma and Louise Marathon

Name: Thelma and Louise Marathon
Start: 2027-04-24
End: 2027-04-24
Location: Moab

Moab, United States • 24 Apr 2027

Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half

Thelma and Louise Marathon and Half is a women focused trail event held in Moab, Utah, in the Behind the Rocks area. The event on April 24, 2027, offers multiple distances and emphasizes remote red rock scenery and varied trail conditions.

Courses pass near Lone Rock and through the Behind the Rocks Wilderness Area with views of the La Sal Mountains. Terrain includes sandy washes, technical doubletrack, and smooth jeep trails, providing a mix of footing conditions along the route. The organizer describes the course as rugged and themed after Thelma and Louise.

Distances offered:

50K
Marathon
1/2 Marathon
15K

Practical information provided by the organizer includes packet pickup details, a race guide, course maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, travel details, and cancelation information. Registration for the event closes Wednesday, April 21, 2027 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. The description focuses on course type and setting, the available distances, and the logistical materials that participants can expect from the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Utah Moab

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

Marathon

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

15 km

15k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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